The Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Houston is a career consular post of the United Arab Emirates in Houston, Texas; it serves Emirati citizens and travellers in its consular district. The United Arab Emirates is represented in Washington, D.C., by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the United States.
Contact Details
| Address | 2200 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77056, United States |
| Telephone | +1 832-956-6666 |
| houstoncon@mofa.gov.ae | |
| Website | uae-embassy.org/embassy-united-arab-emirates/consulates |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: office hours (visits by appointment only), according to the UAE embassy. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Location: The consulate general is in the Uptown area of Houston, Texas, about 9.3 km in a straight line from the centre of Houston; the nearest large airport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 21 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Houston
The office is one of 3 career consular posts of the United Arab Emirates in the United States listed by the UAE embassy. In the United Arab Emirates, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi (ae.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the UAE embassy, consular services at the consulate general are by appointment.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Emirati sources:
Renewing a UAE passport abroad
- Possible when the passport has expired or has one year or less of validity left
- Apply online through ICP or the MoFA smart services with UAE PASS (“Renew Passports of UAE Nationals Abroad”) and note the reference number
- A personal photo meeting ICAO standards (not identical to the current passport photo)
- A letter from the embassy confirming the reason for your stay abroad (e.g. study, treatment or work)
- Hand in the original passport and photo at the embassy, pay the fee there and collect the renewed passport later
Sources: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship (ICP) – renew passports of UAE nationals abroad, UAE Government portal (u.ae) – the Emirati passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.
Other consulates in Houston
49 other countries are represented in Houston, among them: Argentina (consulate), Australia (consulate general), Austria (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Bolivia (consulate general), Brazil (consulate general), Chile (consulate general), Colombia (consulate general), Costa Rica (consulate), Croatia (honorary), Cyprus (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (consulate general), Egypt (consulate general), El Salvador (consulate general), Estonia (honorary), Finland (consulate general), United Kingdom (consulate general). The full list of all 50 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The dates of the US federal holidays are published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of the United Arab Emirates.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Emirati citizens should call the consulate general on +1 832-956-6666. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in the United Arab Emirates can contact the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Diplomatic missions of the United Arab Emirates in the United States
The United Arab Emirates in the United States
Measured in a straight line from Houston, the nearest other Emirati office is the Embassy in Washington, D.C. (about 1,960 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Houston.
- Washington, D.C. (1,960 km) – Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the United States
- Houston – Consulate General (this page)
- Los Angeles (2,210 km) – Consulate General (California)
- New York (2,280 km) – Consulate General (New York)
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Details checked on 23 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington – consulates in the US (accessed 22 October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help).
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